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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 611.45 and 295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 611.45 and 295.07 is: 407.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 611.45 = 295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/611.45 = 295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 611.45 × 295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 180,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,419.08/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.54

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